CENTENNIAL NEWS

New Artwork by the Piecemakers!: The visual arts team has put up new artwork, quilts made by the Piecemakers at both campuses. The Piecemakers group meets in the fellowship hall at the Roseville campus almost every Wednesday morning form 9:30am-12:30pm. Come enjoy the wonderful pieces they have created and feel free to join the Piecemakers on Wednesdays!

Kids In Need Thank You: The Compassion Team would like to thank all who contributed to our annual school supply drive.  With your generosity, this year we contributed $2,300 to Kids in Need, an organization that helps with school supplies for children in under resourced schools.

Every Meal Volunteer Opportunity!: Every meal is in need of more meal bag packers in the weeks ahead. Please consider joining a packing event if your calendar allows. It is a lot of fun and events are only two hours in length. If you have any questions about this opportunity, email Suzanne Sancilio | sksancilio@gmail.com. The opportunities are: Monday, Sept. 22nd, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Friday, Sept. 26th, Monday, Sept. 29th, Friday, Oct. 3rd, Friday, Oct. 10th, & Friday Oct. 17th all from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Sign up links are embedded here:

September 2025 Food Bag Packing - Individuals Only
September 2025 Food Bag Packing - Teams Only
October 2025 Food Bag Packing - Individuals Only 
October 2025 Food Bag Packing - Teams Only
 
All Church Picnic Thank You!: Next week, we look forward to sharing pictures along with our sincere appreciation for all the volunteers and members who participated in the All-Church Picnic!

Coffee Hour Volunteers: Volunteers are needed for the Sunday Coffee Hour at the Roseville Campus. [CLICK HERE] for easy online sign-up . If the link is not for you, please sign up on the paper form at the Roseville sign-up center or email Dodie |  dodiewoodis@gmail.com with the Sunday(s) you are available.

Want to get involved? Contact: Randy Oelschlager rjjdo123@comcast.net

Life Together Groups: These are a short-term, small group experience designed to deepen our faith through intentional listening, storytelling, and community. This year we will have two groups with differing meeting times. Tuesday’s at 6:30pm led by Jerry Matchett | matchett.jerry@gmail.com and Thursday’s at 6:30pm led by Amy Hostetler | amymhostetler@gmail.com. Sign up if you are interested at the Welcome Sunday ministry fair or email the leaders!

500 Card Club: Thursday, September 25th, 7:00pm, Applewood Pointe. New players always welcome. Please contact Thelma Boeder in advance to ensure entry at Applewood Pointe, call or text, 651-245-6646.

Youth Group: Wednesday, September 24th, 6:30-8:00pm, Roseville Campus youth room. Join us for small groups!

Connectivity: Sunday’s, 10:30am, Roseville Campus Asbury 1 Room. Connectivity is starting back up again on Sunday September 21st. We are exploring Elain Pagels book, Why Religion? Contact Marilyn & Max Delong | mdelong@umn.edu.

Bible Study at St. Anthony Park: *starting up September 28th
Sundays 9:30am before worship, in the fellowship hall downstairs. | St. Anthony Park campus |  Questions contact Alan O'Donnell, arodonnell@hotmail.com.
Bible Study at Roseville Campus: 
Wednesdays, 6:00pm, Asbury 1. Questions contact Mark Meyer m1meyer@protonmail.com 

UWF Shredding Event: Saturday, October 4th, 8:30-10:30am, Roseville Campus parking lot. Wondering how to safely dispose of your old tax & confidential papers?  Drive-thru our Church parking lot and your documents will be securely shred. Donations support missions.  Since 2022 this event has saved more than seven tons of paper from landfills and $4800 collected for mission.   Questions: Contact Janet Folsom 612.396.9654

UWF Alley Shoppe: Saturday & Sunday, October 4th & 5th, 8:30-10:30am, Roseville Campus parking lot. Drive by and drop off in the Church parking lot. UWF will be collecting good clean clothing and household items you want to recycle and give to Alley Shoppe, a Free Clothes Closet  that has been assisting persons of east St Paul since the mid 1970’s. Place items in brown grocery bags and containers and mark as to content – for children, women, men, or household. Your contribution helps supply the Shoppe with needed items for the fall and winter.  Questions: contact Pauline Richards 651-324-4655

Books for a Buck: Sunday September 21st, 10:15am, Roseville Campus Linden Court. Browse through the books and for only $1 take one home, read, & return for someone else. Book donations are welcomed & can be placed in the bin at the Connection Point. Also clean your shelves of puzzles & donate so others can experience the fun.  Contact: Janet Folsom 612-396-9654

UWF - Unit  Meeting - We Are Your Neighbors: Thursday, October 9th, 7:00pm, Roseville Campus Linden Court. The program will be presented by Sue Watlov Phillips, the executive director of MICAH with panel discussion on Solutions for Homelessness, video about growing national problem, individual sharing how homelessness impacted their life, and audiences’ questions. Program is open to ALL. Bring a friend or neighbor to experience this important timely topic.  Contact: Pat Torgrimson 651.324.6181

Worship at Roseville Campus is at 9:00am  |  Worship at St. Anthony Park is at 10:30am
Preaching This Week: Alan O'Donnell
Preaching Next Week: Rev. Rachel Morey

Current Sermon Series - I Am: Exploring God’s presence in Jesus: September 21st-November 2nd. Extended series on the I Am sayings of Jesus. The first Sunday sets the groundwork with the story of Moses at the burning bush, where God first reveled the divine name “I Am who I Am”. From there we’ll turn to Jesus’ words in the Gospel of John, where Jesus takes on this sacred identity and draws us closer to the heart of God. Each week we’ll be invited to listen deeply, reflect on our relationship with Christ, and see how these “I Am” declarations might still speak to us today.

Star Words: As the Magi were led to Jesus by the guidance of a star, Star Words are spiritual focus words often distributed to congregations on Epiphany Sunday. These words are intended to inspire reflection, growth, and discernment throughout the year. [SIGN UP HERE] to receive prompts weekly for the year of 2025. If you did not receive a star word on January 5th and would like one email Pastor Jen | janderson@centennialumc.org  
or Pastor Whitney | wsheridan@centennialumc.org

Discover Centennial: Sunday September 28th, 11:45am, St. Anthony Park Campus. Want to learn more about Centennial? Considering membership? Join us for lunch & conversation at an area restaurant following worship at the St. Anthony Park campus. Let us know you are coming by registering HERE.

Monthly Community Meals!: October 1st, 5:30-6:30pm, Roseville Campus Fellowship Hall. Community meals are back! We will be having a monthly community meal on the first Wednesday of the month, starting on October 1st. To help our amazing hospitality team, please sign up either at the connect center or via the online form to let us know you are coming so we can accommodate dietary restrictions and have enough food for everyone! On October 1st we will be serving....a baked potato bar! SIGN UP HERE! 

We are Hiring a Congregational Care Facilitator: Centennial is actively hiring for a congregational care facilitator to support Centennial's mission by nurturing spiritual connection and community through compassionate care. This person guides the church's ministry of Christian nurture by offering care, prayer, and support during key life moments. You can find the full job description HERE.

Download the Centennial App!: A new way to connect with groups, find events, watch past worship services, and give all in once place. Look up Centennial UMC in the apple or android app store! [CLICK HERE]